Chicago Indian Wedding Photos and Engagement Session – Minal & Drew

Last month, I finally got to hang out with Minal and Drew for their Chicago Indian wedding photos. To say I was excited would be an understatement! After making the decision to cancel the multi-day June wedding they’d been planning, we waited patiently to determine what was next. These two knew they wanted to be […]

Chicago Indian wedding photo at North Avenue Beach with skyline view

Summer 2020 Chicago City Hall Elopement – Jenny & Michael

Like so many engaged couples, Jenny and Michael made the difficult decision to postpone their 2020 wedding plans in the face of COVID-19. Also like many couples, they decided to still be legally wed this year! Their Chicago City Hall elopement was the perfect solution. Jenny’s words: “We have basically decided that we are tired […]

Candid Chicago City Hall elopement photo of bride and groom during summer 2020

Summer Humboldt Park Engagement Session – Angie & Mike

Earlier this month, I got to spend the evening with Angie and Mike for their dreamy Humboldt Park engagement session. There’s no denying these two are adorable together… this session was such a breeze! I’ve known Angie for years and was beyond thrilled when she and Mike became engaged last December. So much happiness here, […]

Romantic Chicago engagement photo at Humboldt Park Lagoon

Lakeview Chicago Neighborhood Engagement – Libby & Avi

Libby and Avi’s Lakeview neighborhood engagement session last month was such a blast! These two got engaged on Leap Day at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, and then moved in together shortly afterward. Of course, that also means Chicago’s Stay at Home Order was implemented around the same time. Consequently, Libby and Avi began to spend […]

Chicago Lakeview neighborhood engagement photo under CTA tracks

Romantic Summer Engagement in Chicago – Claire & Mark

Claire and Mark’s romantic summer engagement session was one my first sessions since March. As you can imagine, I couldn’t have been more excited to be pick up my camera again! We met at their West Loop home on a gorgeous June evening, perfect weather for photos. After a stroll around the block with adorable […]

Romantic summer engagement photo at couple's home with Chicago skyline

Lincoln Square Chicago Neighborhood Engagement – Caitlin & Brett

I will never forget Caitlin and Brett’s Lincoln Square engagement session. After months of staying at home, and countless postponed weddings and sessions, I was beyond excited to pick up my camera again! Caitlin and Brett were the first couple I got to photograph since March. Besides a few minor adjustments (i.e. my first masked […]

Romantic Lincoln Square engagement photo with gazebo at Welles Park

Firehouse Chicago Wedding and Summer Garden Party

Summer is HERE!! Although the world has changed a bit since last July, I’m all about reliving those precious summer memories. One of my favorites is E&A’s lovely Firehouse Chicago wedding! From their colorful DIY decor to the unicorn bubble favors, every detail was intentional. I loved seeing their vision for a backyard summer garden […]

Couple holds hands in front of Firehouse Chicago wedding venue

Intimate Candlelight Wedding at The Joinery Chicago – Mary Ann & Jordan

Mary Ann & Jordan’s fall wedding at The Joinery Chicago was an absolute pleasure to be a part of. From the beginning, they had envisioned an intimate, candlelit evening surrounded by friends and family. These two planned their entire wedding themselves, working with local vendors and even incorporating some DIY aspects. I loved seeing their […]

Star-Themed Ravenswood Event Center Wedding – Alyssa & Larry

Alyssa and Larry’s September Ravenswood Event Center wedding was a highlight of 2019! After getting to know these two during their summer Engagement Session, I was so excited for them to tie the knot. They planned their entire wedding themselves, incorporating the most unique DIY details! In fact, the (delicious) desserts were homemade by Larry!! […]

Chicago Ravenswood Event Center wedding ceremony in Atrium

Five Reasons to Have a Micro Wedding (Pandemic or Not!)

It’s a COVID-19 world, and I’m blogging on Sunday! After spending another would-be wedding weekend at home, I decided to write an ode to “Micro” weddings. Understandably, many couples have decided to postpone their big wedding plans for brighter days ahead. Others, however, are opting to keep their original dates… with a few minor tweaks! […]

Happy bride and groom jump with joy after their downtown Chicago elopement